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Peer reviewedJackson, Robert Max – American Sociological Review, 1989
Using a stochastic model, shows that Chodorow's theory on the reproduction of mothering does not work. According to Chodorow, daughters become more nurturing than sons because mothers do more nurturing than fathers; this becomes a self-reproducing cycle. However, this theory does not sustain a sex differential in nurturing. Considers strategies…
Descriptors: Child Development, Daughters, Fathers, Models
Peer reviewedFarnsworth, Margaret; Leiber, Michael J. – American Sociological Review, 1989
Defends Merton's theory of strain and crime against recent criticism on the grounds that conceptual reinterpretations have differed from Merton's original statement. Through the analysis of data reported by 1614 juveniles, examines the empirical and theoretical implications of the reconciliation of strain implied in its current use. (Author/BJV)
Descriptors: Crime, Delinquency Causes, High Risk Persons, Models
Peer reviewedUdry, J. Richard – American Sociological Review, 1988
Proposes a biosocial model of adolescent sexuality. Examines both sociological and biological factors in the sexual behavior of a sample of 102 male and 99 female urban public high school students. (FMW)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Biological Influences, Biology, Females
